As long as agents support Zillow, it will continue to relay unreliable market values to consumers. Personally, I think Zillow is...

Yep, some agents have a system in place to convert zillow leads, and do quite well. -Kasey

Evidently! They are who keeps them in business...notice I said 'THEY!'

Yes I do

Yes. I've seen agents with "Zillow Premier Agent" on their business cards.

I think they are legion but they keep quiet. 

My issue is more with NAR than Zillow. Zillow is doing what they should, taking advantage of NAR's head in the sand. We're watching the thief wander the house and doing nothing. I digress, I create my own economy.

It would be interesting to know how many leads are converted.  In my previous brokerage's system people put in bogus phone number and email so there's no way you can contact them.

I know.  Some even like liverwurst.

It would be interesting to know about the production of her agents.

It's no surprise that some love Zillow, Zillow took in billions of dollars since inception.

Bob Crane I am aware of several local agents advertise as Primer Zillow agents.

There is no accounting for some people's tastes!

Zillow sells the same leads to multiple agents. I think they are in some agent's marketing budget, but unless they are super fast in responding to the inquiry, they will lose out. I think agents can do far better with working their sphere of influence and past client base. 

I love it for rentals and also for checking all listings including FSBOs in Florida.

Ignorance is Bliss and we cannot fix stupid. 

Interesting...

freedom of choice in America

Everyone has a dream or a nightmare once in awhile!

To each their own, Bob

No Z in my corral of agents. Our time is too valuable than to waste with bottom-feeders and tire-kickers.

I do not know.

Yes, I know that, and it is working for them.  It is not for everybody!

Bob Crane - so this proves... we are the one who allowed Zillow to be the BOSS!

Totally agree with Kasey & John Boles 

Obviously some agents support Zillow ..they are the ones who keep them in business!!

Some of the agents in my community have had success with Zillow. Others say it is a wash and then others say it is a ripoff. I do not pay for leads.

We ALL know that...if they didn't...there wouldn't be a Zillow

Of course...let each one go their way...

You did ask a question but she did answer a different one.

Brokers believe throwing agents a bone such as a vapor from the darkside, is going above and beyond for their agents. The BROKER loves it. 

"Look," the broker says, "I provide leads." That a good recruiting hook and a means to defer responsibility onto the agent.

What needs to be done is calculate the average annual transaction  per agent in  the brokers office. Less than 10 says all that need to be said. The dark side is sucking them dry.

20 per agent average says the Dominion of Evil Intent is delivering the goods. The party is on their street until the dark lord's plan to bypass agent and broker becomes a reality. WELL  there is that $2,500 transaction option.

Yes they do, and they are not helping themselves or anyone else

 To each their own.

Bob Crane I don't see where she is bragging on the lead conversion rate.

This is amazing, as most Z leads around here are worthless! 

Some people like crooks and some are wise to their ways!

This does not surprise me.  There are many different business models.  

I have no doubt in it. That's why I see agents pay Z. again and again for marketing. 

Yes, sadly they are part of the issues we are facing...IMHO

I know,  Do not get it but someare 100% for them.